Born into a devoutly Catholic family headed by her Irish mother, Kathleen Parke, Anna Quayle's early life was marked by the profound influence of her faith. This formative experience would later serve as the foundation for her portrayal of the enigmatic and authoritative figure, Reverend Mother Joseph, in the 1982 film, Father Charlie. Quayle's impressive acting career has been characterized by a diverse range of performances, showcasing her remarkable versatility and talent in various mediums, including theatre, cinema, and television.
Personal Details
BornOct 6, 1932 Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK
Relatives
- John Quayle (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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1990

Grange Hill as Mrs. Monroe
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1981

Brideshead Revisited as Nancy Tallboys
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1980

S.O.S. Titanic as Maude Slocombe, Turkish Bath Attendant
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1979

Henry V as Alice
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1978

The Light Princess as Makemnoit
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Adventures of a Plumber's Mate as Loretta Proudfoot
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1977

Adventures of a Private Eye as Medea Dotrice
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1976

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as Freda
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1975

Three for All as La Pulle
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1974

Mistress Pamela as Mrs.Jelks
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1972

The Chastity Belt as Lady Ashfodel
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1968

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Baroness Bomburst
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1967

Smashing Time as Charlotte Brillig
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Casino Royale as Frau Hoffner
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1966

Arrivederci, Baby! as Aunt Miriam
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The Sandwich Man as Second Billingsgate Woman
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1964

A Hard Day's Night as Millie
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2002